Ingredient swap
Great Northern Beans vs Green Lentils
Great Northern Beans has 21.9 g protein and 339 calories per 100 g; green lentils has 24.6 g and 352. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of great northern beans (177 g) ≈ 1 cup of green lentils.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Great Northern Beans | Green Lentils |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 339 | 352 |
| Protein | 21.9 g | 24.6 gbetter |
| Carbs | 62.4 g | 63.4 g |
| Fat | 1.1 g | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 20.2 gbetter | 10.7 g |
| Sugar | 2.3 g | 2 gbetter |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 6 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 177 g | 192 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use green lentils instead of great northern beans?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of great northern beans (177 g) ≈ 1 cup of green lentils.
Which has more protein?
Green Lentils, with 24.6 g per 100 g versus 21.9 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Great Northern Beans, with 339 calories per 100 g.